Allergies
Allergies
We can only imagine the fear and anxiety parents of a child with life-threatening food
allergies encounter on a daily basis. The most common allergies are to peanuts, tree
nuts, soy, fish, shellfish, eggs, milk and wheat. The consistency and oiliness of all nut
products makes it difficult for children that are allergic to these products to avoid its
residue, so in a school setting it is impossible to monitor. All of our classrooms, gym and
bathrooms are used by many. Strict avoidance of the allergy causing food is the only
way to avoid a reaction.
We ask your cooperation in providing only peanut/tree-nut free snacks for your child to
have during their daily snack time, lunch time in their classroom, at holiday parties and
other special occasions. Birthdays are creative celebrations within each classroom and
food items should not be brought to school to be shared with classmates and staff for
these events. Your child’s teacher may have more information available regarding how
they plan to honor each child on their day. We welcome your non-food ideas to make
this a special, exciting time.
It is extremely difficult to provide you with a list of safe foods as ingredients can
always change without notice, so please read labels carefully and watch for
manufacturer’s allergy warnings on the labels when considering a snack. Learning to
read labels helps us all to become more proactive. For more information, visit the
following: www.parentsofallergicchildren.org or www.mecklenburgallergy.com
We are most grateful for your understanding and willingness to help provide a safe
environment for everyone that will result in a healthy, happy school year.
updated: 09.10.08